Julie and her husband, Brady have lived in Wichita Falls since 1986. They are members of First Baptist Church where Julie plays in the Worship Orchestra. Julie retired from WFISD in 2018 after teaching 32 years and now enjoys volunteering at the WF Area Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, WFISD Read to Learn, Junior League HEART committee sustainer, WFISD Foundation Board, and Impact100.